Structural Engineer - Dubai KDO/AJ/HQ00000271 Dubai

Nationality of Candidates: Open

Location of position: Dubai, UAE

Key Duties

• Serve as the senior Site Representative for all matters related to construction quality assurance of structural works.
  
• Monitor the structural works for conformance with the provisions of the Contract Documents and the Procedures manual.
  
• Review, approve and process all structural technical submittals.
  
• Coordinate and supervise the work of all structural activities and operations.
  
• Liaise with local authorities and ministerial agencies having jurisdiction over the project.
  
• Receive/action Request for Information (RFI) that apply to structural works. RFI's requiring design feedback will be directed to the Designer for response. Review the responses for adequacy.
  
• Review contractor's structural change order proposals. Prepare recommendations to Resident Engineer and or Client for review. If warranted, assist in negotiations with contractors regarding changes in contract value or project duration.
  
• Review contractors' claims related to structural works. Prepare recommendations for claims approval or rejection.
  
• Assist in negotiations with contractors regarding the value of claims or changes in schedules.
  
• Witness testing and commissioning of the works.
  
• Approve the contractors' as-built drawings and O&M manual submittals.
  
• Assist with the final inspection of the work. Review the adequacy and accuracy of punch lists. Monitor final completion of the work.
  
• Perform all other duties that may be requested by the Resident Engineer.
  

Requirements

• Experience in structural analysis using ETABS, SAFE, ADAPT etc.
  
• Good command of ACI,UBC, AISC and other American standards and local practices in the UAE
  
• Proficiency in wind and seismic analysis and FEM based computer analysis programs
  
• Will be expected to work with minimum supervision
  
• Medium to high rise RC and steel structure buildings
  
• Minimum 10 - 15 years experience, with preferably 5 years local experience in UAE
  
• Minimum Bachelors degree, but preferably Masters in Structural Engineering